By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Carla Simón
Starring: Albert Bosch | Anna Otin | Jordi Pujol Dolcet | Josep Abad | Xènia Roset
Country: italy, spain
Year: 2023
Running time: 120
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11930126/reference/
Michael says: “An extended family living in Alcarràs, a small village in Catalonia has spent every summer they can remember harvesting peaches from their orchard. Now their way of life is threatened after their patriarch dies with a desire to seek their land, and technology and other needs for that land close in on them. A family rift develops and emotions rise and decisions need to be made.
“Spanish director Simón captures family dynamics very well, yet the film’s meandering storyline makes it hard to fully engage, despite the compelling story 3 1/2 cats
“(Available streaming on MUBI, or for rent on AppleTV+, AmazonPrime)”
Alcarràs